I'm finally in bed at 11 pm. This is the first night it is actually dark outside. It was always like dawn.
I'm almost dizzy and kind of rummy from all the experiences I have been through. Living someone else's life in another country is sobering and grounding. Perhaps because our focus is the brotherhood and the teachings from the bible it is so much richer. I know we are not supposed to compare ourselves to others but I am anyway.
We have associated with brothers who's experiences are in the year book, face to face, the rto bethel brothers and sisters, and was entertained at events by assembly speakers and coordinators the hospitality crew are ready to give u a hug and undivided attention... And why do I mention this? Not once did we know they were of any important job for Jehovah. The brother yelling at us at the end of a 2 mile hike saying"you did it!!!" Like it was Mount Everest was so adorable and friendly and then later we see him giving parts and having big jobs. He still stopped to talk to us making us be just the same.
Today was an especially tender and lovely day. Our friends we made at the Indianapolis convention organized a special dinner at a restaurant. There was a total of eight of us. Kevin me Cassandra two married couples and .... RAUNNI HAANPAA !! She has been in Finland all her life and has a wonderful reputation of being a fine witness. They are all friends and now we have made contact with our new Haanpaa family member. She is little bity all of 4 ft tall and 80 lbs. but she can hug like a bear and laugh like Jerry Haanpaa. It doesn't take much to make her tear up with emotion she had the rest of us a mess because she was so happy to meet us. She sends her love to all of u HAANPAAs reading this.
I'll put some pictures on for you to see. We feel this sadness of knowing we only have one more day of the assembly. And happy for the adventures ahead. We now have the goal to use this blessing to motivate us to really make the changes needed individually. Not just say it. But do it.
I have 2 girl friends who haven't been to the convention yet so no spoilers. Love you all
Kathleen
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3 comments:
Must be nice meeting dedicated relatives in a different country. I wish I could be there too. Life here is just not the same without you kids here. Not to mention I'm jealous that you are having fun I I'm not. Keep writing your blog so I can at least see how you are.
Such a full week you guys have had, already! Seems like it is flying by! We're so happy you guys are having such a nice, spiritually fulfilling time! Continue to enjoy & keep us filled in! Can't wait to hear & see the stuff you can't tell yet!
Once in a lifetime! We enjoyed going to Portugal with Michael & Diane & are enjoying your trip with you. Maybe, in New System we will see these places; for now we live vicariously through you guys! Keep having fun!!!
I love reading your posts!!! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us. It all sounds like a dream. We are so happy for you!!
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